Weekender

Weekend!!  I am SOOOOOOO ready for a little R&R!  There has been some big goings on around the Tree House lately, which have been greatly contributing to both my love of lazy, activity free weekends AND my lack of posts around here (what with the whole "if I sit down for over 10 minutes, I pretty much fall asleep and it is fine by me" thing I have going on lately.)  I hope now that the wonderful truth is out, you will forgive my neglect, Dealers.
So what is up this weekend around town?

10/9 - 10/10 - It is time for the Botanic Gardens annual Pumpkin Fest!  Held at the Chatfield location, this one is always a family fave. There are admission costs, but they cover LOTS of activities once you are inside, and this can be a whole day of family fun. Go here for all the information.
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10/9 - Want to bring the carnival home? Sign the kiddos up for Lowes Build and Grow clinic this Saturday and they can make a free Fun House Mirror craft project!  Go here to find a location near you and register.  The clinics run from 10am-11am at local Lowes locations.
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10/9 - Aurora's Pumpkin Fest has free admission, AND you can watch the Jack-o-launch, a pumpkin launching contest between teams of creative folks and their pumpkin flinging inventions!  All the fun takes place at DeLaney Farm at 170 S. Chambers Road.  There will also be hay rides, music, face painting, art projects - many activities are free, and for the rest costs start at only $1.00!  Go here for all the information you need.
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10/9 - Sam's Club locations are offering free health screenings at their locations this weekend, no need to be a member! Go here to find a locations for the clinics, which include screenings for osteoporosis, cholesterol, glucose levels, body mass index, and blood pressure checks.  You can get a $24.00 flu shot at the clinic as well!
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10/9 - Need MORE family fun? Well the Town Square of Arvada is worth checking out on Saturday! you can enter or just observe scarecrows of all shapes and sizes throughout Olde Town. Bring costumed kids for the parade, navigate the corn maze, find a perfect pumpkin and be sure to vote for your favorite scarecrow. The fun is happening from 10am- 3pm in the Square. At 2pm Aravda will also be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Olde Town Water Tower!  Check here for more details and location.
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Every Weekend:

Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30pm.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Orchard Town Center (Broomfield) Market - Sundays 10a.m.-3p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

Be sure to leave any Hot Tips that you have for activities this weekend in the comments section, and as always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com